Chimera Fields a crime so old as the sky and bone

Over time Rannoch's emotions towards Cypress had grown, forming a protective wall around his heart to save him from this moment. In his solitude, his imagination had run rampant as he thought of the possible scenarios for this very moment. But, it seemed, as if those thoughts had been for nothing. Feeling the buildup of the previous months crumble in his chest, the eldest of the duo listened to what his shadow-pelted brother replied to the apology. His features softened, and a sudden wave of emotion overcame him, consuming him momentarily as Cypress. Somehow, Rannoch surface from this, tuning into the conversation again as promptly as he had gone out of it. 

His tail swayed, and hs eyes softened considerably as Cypress' words rejuvenated the damaged depths of his heart, giving his a breath of life that he had not felt in quite some time. Without another word, Rannoch rushed forwards and pulled his neck onto of his sibling's nape, whining softly while pulling his sibling into a wolfish hug. Breathing deeply into the comforts of his brother's pelt, Rannoch smiled. 

"I love you so much, Cy," he replied breathily, his reply riding on the wind of a satisfied exhale.